George Plimpton
George Plimpton (1927-2003) was the bestselling author and editor of nearly thirty books, as well as the cofounder, publisher, and editor of the Paris Review . He wrote regularly for such magazines as Sports Illustrated and Esquire , and he appeared numerous times in films and on television.
George Plimpton (1927-2003) was the bestselling author and editor of nearly thirty books, as well as the cofounder, publisher, and editor of the Paris Review . He wrote regularly for such magazines as Sports Illustrated and Esquire , and he appeared numerous times in films and on television. See less
George Plimpton's Featured Books
George Plimpton book reviews
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Truman Capote
Capote edited by Plimpton
by revkippo, May 19, 2011
I really have enjoyed this book. I like the way Plimpton has taken the words of many of Capote's friends, relatives, enemies, etc, and written a biography (or, more truthfully, edited a biography) ... Read More
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The Curious Case of Sidd Finch
Delightful combination of baseball and nonsense!
For lovers of Plimpton's "biographical" works, here is a chance to see him have a go at writing straight-out fiction. The result is a hilarious tale that is an entertaining read even for the non ... Read More
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One More July: A Football Dialogue with Bill Curry
Inside Pro Football
by cavalier, Sep 11, 2008
An excellent and entertaining sharing of the rigors of professional football and behind-the-scenes insight into the tribulations of those who participate. Read More